Kate McKay had doubts about swapping her high-powered life in Manhattan for Wolfertβs Roost, the quaint Hudson Valley village where she grew up. But her ailing grandmother needs her, so Kate decides to start fresh and indulge her dream of running an ice cream shop. All goes smoothlyβuntil sheβs reunited with old acquaintances nuttier than a vat of rocky road . . .
Kate should be thrilled about opening Lickety Splits Ice Cream Shoppe. Instead her spirits melt like soft serve in the summer when she learns that her childhood frenemy, Ashley Winthrop, has started selling frozen treats in the bakery across the street. Turns out, Ashley hasnβt sweetened since high school. And, once again, sheβs game for some very unfriendly competition . . .
But before Ashley can kill Kateβs new business, someone kills Ashleyβstabbing her inside the bakery. Worse, the murder occurs right after the two rivals drew crowds with a heated argument, leaving half of Wolfertβs Roost speculating that Kate was finally pushed over the edge. With her reputation in serious trouble, Kate is determined to get the real scoopβeven if it means joining forces with a former flame. But sheβll need far more than a sprinkle of wit if she wants to expose the killer and live to see another sundae . . .
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